Russian Northern Fleet Tests Cruise Missiles in Barents Sea
Russian Northern Fleet executed successful cruise missile strikes during Ocean 2024 navy drills in the Barents Sea, utilizing Vulkan and Oniks missiles. The missiles hit targets at distances of 200 and 180 kilometers, respectively.
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Ships from Russia's Northern Fleet successfully launched cruise missiles at designated targets in the Barents Sea, as part of the Ocean 2024 navy drills, announced the Defence Ministry on Friday.
The missile strikes, which included the use of Vulkan and Oniks anti-ship missiles, were executed at ranges of approximately 200 and 180 kilometers, respectively.
All designated targets were successfully hit, confirmed the Defence Ministry.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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